Bolas 5 #1 August 24, 2010 While driving home from a funeral for a friend that wasn't dead yet I stopped at an adult store. I'll pause and let that sentence sink in as it's probably the first time those words have been used together in that order in the history of language. Earlier I had taken out my contacts and was driving wearing my glasses. As these glasses are beyond fugly and only really needed for driving, I left them in the car when I went in. I'd been to this place before and they never really had much but I was bored and had stopped to pee at the gas station next door anyways so figured I'd see if they had anything new. While walking around the small store I noticed my eyesight seemed worse for some reason than normal. It may have just been the incredibly bright lights or maybe they had some incense burning. I see this guy and as we happened to accidentally make eye contact we both did the quick "Hi" nod and turn which is the correct response should the "No eye contact" rule be broken. Didn't really see anything that peeked my interest as far as purchases but say they had a boxing girl love doll that I decided to take a closer look at as it was unique. Remember, I'm temporarily blind so in order to do so I have to pick it up and hold it fairly close to read the box. Out of the corner of my eye I see the guy walking over my way. He walks up next to me says, "Hey, you ever used this stuff before?" To say I was shocked would be an understatement. The number of adult store rules he just broke: * Talking to someone other than whom brought in the store with you, * Talking to a non employee (talking to an employee is one as well but he hadn't broken that one, yet) * Asking them a question * Asking them an explicit question * Asking a man a question implying they use toys Was waiting for the porn police would break down the door and immediately arrest him for these offenses. When that didn't happen I figured I was on my own. Looked over and he was holding 2 packages in his hands. All I could really tell with my thankfully limited eyesight was they had some holes but were not dolls. "Umm, no" I answered, "never used those." "Yeah" he replied in a sad tone, "me neither." Thinking if I didn't act fast was about to hear his sad tale of what drove him to this, him crying, and maybe even trying to hug me which would certainly activate the stores immediate destruct sequence, offered him the only advice I knew. "Have some friends that swear by Fleshlights though." In a perkier voice, "Yeah? What are those?" "They look like flash lights with various tops." Even more enthused, "Oh? Where are they?" Since he'd already broken so many rules, "I dunno, ask one of the employees" and left quickly. Do I look like someone not only approachable in an adult store but knowledgeable as well? He may have felt comfortable asking as while we were different races we had similar hair. Anyone else have something similar? I've had employees of the stores try to to be helpful and friendly before and even that can be off settling.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 August 24, 2010 It was Divot wasn't it? I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #3 August 24, 2010 Quote It was Divot wasn't it? Not unless he's now black and has an afro. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 August 24, 2010 Pfft. Get over it. I chit chat with everyone in a store. Whether they initiate it or I do. Regardless of what kind of store it is. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #5 August 24, 2010 Quote It was Divot wasn't it? Did they have a service entrance with the large garage door? That should answer your question."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #6 August 24, 2010 I have only been in one adult store a few yrs back and the things I saw in there. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #7 August 24, 2010 Quote Pfft. Get over it. I chit chat with everyone in a store. Whether they initiate it or I do. Regardless of what kind of store it is. If I ever get up enough nerve to go back to a store and someone came up to chit chat about what I was looking at. I would probably set it down and walk out...TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #8 August 24, 2010 Quote Quote It was Divot wasn't it? Not unless he's now black and has an afro. It depends on the friction burns he had on his head from the pillow.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #9 August 24, 2010 Quote Pfft. Get over it. I chit chat with everyone in a store. Whether they initiate it or I do. Regardless of what kind of store it is. Like most everything else in life, there are different rules for chicks. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #10 August 24, 2010 Quote Quote Pfft. Get over it. I chit chat with everyone in a store. Whether they initiate it or I do. Regardless of what kind of store it is. Like most everything else in life, there are different rules for chicks. So what you are saying is that, at least in a sex toy shop, you are a homophobic.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #11 August 25, 2010 While on my first tour in the Army, I became heavily involved with Martial Arts (as did almost everyone since Bruce Lee was a then icon). I was in a new town, no friends, too young to go to bars, so I thought I'd keep up on my training on my own while looking for a dojo. Just so happened I was walking down the street and saw a sign in a store front window that said, "Martial Arts." Thought, I'd go get some information and pick up some nunchucks with which I had become quite proficient while overseas. I go into the store and am looking around and there's all this weird looking shit. I'm looking through the counter class for nunchucks and the guy behind the counter asks me if he can be of help. "I don't see any nunchucks." He looks at me and says, "We don't sell nunchucks." Well, the sign says, "Martial Arts." "No, the sign says, Marital Aids." The next morning I scheduled the eye exam.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #12 August 25, 2010 So YOU were in an adult toy store. That doesnt even begin to surprise me. You the talk about etiquette? Come on man its a sex shop. who cares? Is it likely that you'll ever meet this person in the future? Since the probability is likely a big "NO" then why should you care? Now if it were one of your buds in the store asking you these questions I may consider other motives, but since it was "on the way home" with someone you'll likely never meet again....... My question is "Who gives a fuck?".Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #13 August 25, 2010 Quote Pfft. Get over it. I chit chat with everyone in a store. Whether they initiate it or I do. Regardless of what kind of store it is. If a girl walks up to you in an adult store, it's sexy. If a guy does it, he is obviously just a dirty creepy old perv. Is it fair? No. It's just the rules."There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #14 August 25, 2010 Quote So YOU were in an adult toy store a public restroom. That doesnt even begin to surprise me. You the talk about etiquette? Come on man its a sex shop public restroom. who cares? Is it likely that you'll ever meet this person in the future? Since the probability is likely a big "NO" then why should you care? Similar rules apply in both. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #15 August 25, 2010 Yup, it applies to both. May seem creepy, but who cares? Do what you do and who cares about what others think. Now if you were in a restroom with your boss... now that may require some finesse.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost_n_confuzd 0 #16 August 25, 2010 Quote Similar rules apply in both. Truer words have never been spoken. Quote Do I look like someone not only approachable in an adult store but knowledgeable as well? I've never met you, but judging by your avatar pic, you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
